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Contact person for this course is Stephan Slingerland 
Energy Training
Drivers for change towards a low-carbon energy sector 5 November 2008
Meeting the world's future energy demand is going to be a major challenge. There is little doubt that the present fossil fuel based energy sector will have to change within the timeframe of some decades to a low-carbon energy sector. In this context, the politics of climate change, of energy innovation, and of access to energy in developing countries play an important role. It is widely accepted that man-made emissions of greenhouse gases need to be reduced and that the contribution to this reduction must largely come from the energy sector. The challenges to mitigate the climate effects of energy consumption are large, because energy consumption is predicted to grow substantially. The Kyoto Protocol was a first attempt to bind countries to internationally agreed reductions strategies.
Currently the discussion about a successor to the Kyoto Protocol is in full swing. The outcome of this debate is of utmost importance for the transition to a future sustainable global energy sector. Technology development also plays a fundamental role in this transition. Renewable energy- and energy efficiency technologies need to be further developed to contribute significantly to the global energy sector. This technological process is just as much guided by politics as is the present energy sector.
Finally, at present over two billion people in developing countries do not have access to 'modern' energy sources. A transition to a global sustainable, low-carbon energy sector therefore will have to include addressing the specific energy problems of developing countries. International 'North-South' relations play a fundamental role here.
Aims
The purpose of this course is to bring participants up to date with latest developments in (post-)Kyoto negotiations, climate and transition policies and emission trading. The course aims to intensify the knowledge of and insight into the policy options to reach Kyoto targets and their consequences for the energy sector, the connections between climate policy, energy transition and the impact of geopolitical developments.
Content
The course is characterised by an integrated approach to energy training - combining attention for the notion of security of energy supply, market and price developments and the environment - and will offer lectures on the future of the Kyoto protocol, on transition approaches in the EU and on North-South relations.
Organisation
The Clingendael International Energy Programme co-operates with representatives of governments, the industry and non-governmental (research) institutes. This co-operation leads to a balanced programme, offering insights into the strategies of the most important relevant actors in the energy sector.
Duration/Date
This one day course is held at the Clingendael Institute on 5 November 2008.
Enrolment is possible for only this course or in combination with other CIEP Energy Training courses.
Participants
This one day course is developed for participants working in the energy sector or related professions.
Costs
The costs of the course are € 495, including refreshments, lunch and learning materials.
A discount is given to participants enrolling in more than one CIEP training course and to participants from CIEP partners.